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Join us for the 30th running of the Western Kentucky/Southern Illinois Control Line Stunt Championships (WKSI)Allen Brickhaus Memorial AA Contest. The event will be held on the McCracken County Model Airplane Park located at 501 County Park Road next to the McCracken County soccer fields on August 15th and 16th 2015. Event times are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily.
The competition is centered on five skill events plus Old Time Stunt, Profile Stunt, and Nostalgia 30 Stunt.
Old Time Stunt models are those designed, built, published or kitted before the last day of 1952.
Profile Stunt consists of a stunt model with only a narrow profile body and a side mounted engine.
The Nostalgia 30 Stunt event consists of models designed, built, kitted or flown up to thirty years ago.
All models are flown on two steel cables with lengths of 60 to 70 feet long and controlled

Homeschool Workshop ~ Where Education is a Journey – not just a method or outcome! If you've live in WKY on the bordering counties of TN, or in the NWTN area, and have considered the educational option to homeschool, make your plans now to come hear from seasoned professionals like Ken and Tina Shreeve of HomeLife Academy, and counselors like Jackie Johnson of U.T.M. Dual Enrollment, as they inform you of the various aspects of getting started and staying on track. We will also have moms, and even teens with experience, wisdom, and advice, willing to share how their homeschooling journey currently is or has adequately prepared them for becoming a productive citizen. Send your questions to heightsgroupinfo@gmail.com – these will be compiled and sent to the speakers, and allow them adequate time to prepare your answers.
BYOL (Bring Your Own sack Lunch)
Cost: Please bring

Mason needs a bone marrow transplant there will also be a bone marrow donor drive noon until 4pm

Do you act? Do you have natural talent? Are you outgoing and confident? This is your chance to be a star in a film.
The auditions are for several roles including some principal and supporting actors and extras. Times are as follow:
Girls ages 6 -10 10:00 a.m. Sharp
Boys ages 6 -10 12:00 Noon Sharp
Men and Women ages 20 – 50 3:00 p.m. Sharp
Men and Women 50 and over 6:00 p.m. Sharp
Auditions are free and open to the general public. Terms and conditions apply if a role is offered in this production.
For more information or lead character breakdowns visit: www.workingtitlex.com

Beekeeper, Jim Gould will present a program on the importance of honey bees as pollinator of food crops at the August 4 Master Gardener Toolbox. Mr. Gould will be discussing the history of beekeeping to include the importation of honeybees to the Western Hemisphere. He will discuss the beekeeper’s calendar (monthly management suggestions), beekeeping equipment, beekeeping habitat, and most importantly, how to become a beekeeper. He will also offer an overview of pests and discuss the urban beekeeping trend, and, bee safety. Beekeeping equipment will be available for hands-on inspection.
The presentation will be at 5:00 p.m. at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road in Paducah. There is no fee and no advanced registration required.

Hummingbird Festival in Golconda
Saturday July 25 9 AM – Noon
Everyone is invited to the Pope County Hummingbird Festival, sponsored by Shawnee Chapter, Illinois Audubon Society. The festival will provide an opportunity to see these fascinating little birds up close and learn more about their amazing lives. The festival will take place at the Lindgren home, 3.3 miles north of Golconda at 53 9 Wishes Ranch Road, Golconda IL.
Cathie Hutcheson, Master Bander, will be capturing and banding the birds. The hummingbirds will be captured by a unique trapping mechanism, held only long enough to record basic data, then released. The purpose of banding is to determine how far into Mexico or Central America the birds go for the winter, where they stop during their travels, how long they live, and whether they come back to the same sites year after year.
Audubon Society members will hav

The Aurora Ross Fire Dept. Auxiliary will be hosting a ham and bean dinner on Saturday August 1, 2015 from 5-7pm at the Aurora Ross Fire Department. The meal will include all you can eat white beans with ham, cornbread, and assorted vegetables, tea or lemonade, and coffee with dessert for $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. For more information call Audrey at 270-906-5515

Family Reunion - Potluck meal at 12:00PM, Sunday, July 19 at the Robert Cherry Civic Center, Paducah. If you can, bring items for the auction held after the meal.

Join us for our second annual MEET OUR SPECIAL HEROES safety event! Last year's event was such a success that we have decided to once again partner with the McCracken County Sheriff's Dept. to bring you a sensory friendly afternoon to meet outstanding local emergency responders and tour amazing emergency vehicles from Sheriff, Police, State Police, Mercy Regional, Fire, and Emergency Management. No horns or sirens here! We will be respecting the sensory needs of sensitive individuals. Families will have the opportunity to flag loved ones in the CAD (emergency) system with local police and learn about and enroll loved ones in the McCracken County Project Lifesaver program (tracking device for those that wander). Project Lifesaver contact information will also be available for surrounding participating counties. We will be sharing information about many more safety resources and pr

This event is open to the public. We encourage families to come and bring their kids. Come see the latest in home products, services, and technology. Talk to the experts and know you are dealing with a reputable business. Plan to update your home with a fresh coat of paint and decor or start from the ground up and build new! There will be businesses such as Trees n Trends and others giving seminars. You will not want to miss out. This show has so much to offer, come fall in love with your home again!
Hours: Friday 4pm-7pm, Saturday – 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Admission: $5 per person, Children 12 and under – Free
Paducah Expo Center – 415 Park Ave. Paducah, KY 42001
March 11-13, 2016

This event is open to the public. We encourage families to come and bring their kids. Come see the latest in home products, services, and technology. Talk to the experts and know you are dealing with a reputable business. Plan to update your home with a fresh coat of paint and decor or start from the ground up and build new! There will be businesses such as Trees n Trends and others giving seminars. You will not want to miss out. This show has so much to offer, come fall in love with your home again!
Hours: Friday 4pm-7pm, Saturday – 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Admission: $5 per person, Children 12 and under – Free
Paducah Expo Center – 415 Park Ave. Paducah, KY 42001
March 11-13, 2016

Women's Conference beginning with Praise and Worship service on Friday, October 9th at 7:00 PM. Conference workshops to begin on Saturday, October 9th with a continental breakfast starting at 8:15 AM.

This event is open to the public. We encourage families to come and bring their kids. Come see the latest in home products, services, and technology. Talk to the experts and know you are dealing with a reputable business. Plan to update your home with a fresh coat of paint and decor or start from the ground up and build new! There will be businesses such as Trees n Trends and others giving seminars. You will not want to miss tout. This show has so much to offer, come fall in love with your home again!
Hours: Friday 4pm-7pm, Saturday - 10pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Admission: $5 per person, Children 12 and under - Free

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal.
For more information visit www.alz.org/walk or contact Elizabeth Betts –

Are you interested in learning more about the Walk to End Alzheimer's? Would you like more information about becoming a team captain? Join us at for the New Team Captain Kick Off to see how you can join in the fight to END Alzheimer's.

This program shares tips for breaking the ice and having difficult conversations around some of the most common issues that arise when someone shows signs of Alzheimer's or dementia like doctor visits, deciding when to stop driving, planning for the future and building a care team that works and communicates well to reduce some of the stress that can accompany a disease like Alzheimer's.
Registration required. $5 donation suggested.
Designed for family caregivers; please no professionals.
To register call 1-800-272-3900

Start your fourth of July off with a bang and support a great cause! Join us for the 4th Annual Autism Awareness Walk at the beautiful KY Dam Walk Trail. This event is FREE! There will be a watermelon feast, pinata bust, and tons of fun! Kids are welcome to bring their wagons, scooters, and bikes to ride too. All proceeds from t-shirt sales and donations benefit nonprofit autism support group, Families on the Spectrum. We hope to see you there!!

Inquiry sessions are informal and open to any non-Catholics who have an interest in the Catholic faith. They are for those who wish to inquire, explore, and search for ways to grow in relationship with God, and consider the possibility of joining the Catholic Church.

Inquiry sessions are informal and open to any non-Catholics who have an interest in the Catholic faith. They are for those who wish to inquire, explore, and search for ways to grow in relationship with God, and consider the possibility of joining the Catholic Church.

The 29th Annual Faith & Freedom Fellowship will be held Friday, July 3, 2015 on the hill at Faith Church beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event location will be at 1849 U.S. Highway 60 East between Salem and Burna, KY in Livingston County. Homemade Ice Cream will be served and FIREWORKS will begin at dark. Park on the hill, bring a lawn chair and enjoy. For information visit www.FaithChurchSalem.com

Season of Honor is a support group for caregivers who are dealing with the mental and physical health issues of their aging loved ones. The July program will be presented by Milner & Orr Funeral Home on funeral planning.

A FREE workshop providing valuable information for seniors on securing one's estate and retirement planning. You will receive a workbook and gain useful information you can act upon immediately regarding:
- Pros and cons of wills and trusts
- How to avoid probate
- Long term health care concerns
- Tax reduction planning.
CLA Estate Services is a firm devoted to assisting area residents in protecting their assets and ensuring their money lasts. Our representatives have comprehensive knowledge of estate planning issues that will help you avoid common and sometimes irreversible mistakes.
Seating is limited. Please call 1-866-252-8721 between 9am and 5pm Central Standard Time to confirm your attendance to this important workshop.
Information in this workshop comes from a wide range of sources. For over twenty years, we have been presenting concepts that c

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"The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six
years; and each Senator shall have one vote." - Constitution of the United States, Amendment XVII

The United States Senate is often called "the world's greatest deliberative body." Kentucky's Mitch McConnell, the Senate's
Republican leader, wants to make that description true again.

With that goal in mind McConnell made an important speech on the Senate floor last week. All students of American government,
indeed all American citizens, should read or watch it.

McConnell is in the midst of a tough reelection campaign. He is taking fire from both a Republican primary rival and a Democratic
general election opponent.

But as he has done many times before, and usually without getting attention, much less credit, for it, McConnell is putting
the country's best interests ahead of political concerns. This time his mission is to save the Senate from itself.

The mainstream media often tries to make McConnell the villain in stories about the Senate's dysfunction. He acknowledges
that he and his party have some responsibility, but he still seeks to recover and preserve the special role the Senate plays
in producing "durable and stable legislative consensus."

McConnell argues that in America's toughest crises, the Senate has been "the tool that has enabled us to find our footing
almost every time." He notes the bipartisan support that measures like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Voting Rights
Act of 1965, and the Americans With Disabilities Act enjoyed.

"None of this happened by throwing these bills together in a backroom and dropping them on the floor with a stopwatch running,"
McConnell contends. "It happened through a laborious process of legislating, persuasion, and coalition-building" that "took
time and hard work," and "guaranteed that every one of these laws had stability."

By contrast, today's Senate is marked by a majority that simply imposes its will. Instead of meaningful debate the proceedings
are often little more than a senator standing "in front of a giant poster board making some poll-tested point of the month,"
McConnell says.

The recent move by Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid to "defy bipartisan opposition" and change the Senate rules by simple
majority vote got a lot of attention. But this partial repeal of the Senate's venerable super-majority requirements is only
one of several regrettable changes under Reid's regime.

McConnell calls for three major reforms. He wants to reinvigorate the committee process, restore the right of senators to
offer and debate amendments to legislation, and extend the Senate's truncated workweek.

The once powerful committee process helps produce bipartisan consensus according to McConnell. "By the time a bill got through
a committee, you could expect it to come out in a form that was broadly acceptable to both sides."

Now, however, "major legislation is routinely drafted not in committee but in the Majority Leader's conference room and then
dropped on the floor with little or no opportunity for members to participate in the amendment process, virtually guaranteeing
a fight."

A free and open amendment process may make for more tough votes, McConnell says, but it would also make the Senate less contentious.
When the Majority Leader blocks amendments, as Reid did last week on an unemployment bill, senators who have already been
shut out of any meaningful committee input have an incentive to retaliate.

Finally, McConnell calls for a longer Senate workweek. He says that working more would also help force consensus as it did
in days past.

None of this would do away with partisanship, of course. "But when the Senate is allowed to work the way it was designed to,"
McConnell says, "it arrives at a result that's acceptable to people all along the political spectrum."

McConnell concluded with the historical observation that historians regard Lyndon Johnson's "well-known heavy handedness"
as a kind of mastery of the Senate. But LBJ's successor as Senate Majority Leader, the mild-mannered Democrat Mike Mansfield
of Montana, spent "the next 16 years restoring the Senate to a place of greater cooperation and freedom."

If Republicans win a net gain of six seats and retake the Senate majority this year and McConnell remains the GOP leader,
look for him to model his majority leadership after Mansfield's. One good MM deserves another.

As Kentuckians cast their ballots for senator later this year they should remember that McConnell is positioned to have a
positive impact on truly big, bipartisan, constitutional, and institutional issues. Everyone already knows the Senate race
in Kentucky is important, but McConnell's speech shows that it is even more significant than people realize.

The future of the Senate as a functional institution is at stake. McConnell promises changes that will restore that "most
exclusive club" to its critical place in the American political system.

John David Dyche is a Louisville attorney and a political commentator for WDRB.com.